The AUF Arena (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--If there's one thing that NLEX coach Yeng Guiao would forever cherish from the historic PBA bubble season, it's the camaraderie that developed not just within his team but also the entire league. "It's not just we got closer as a team, but we...
Kiefer Ravena of NLEX goes for a layup during their game against Terrafirma Wednesday morning. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--NLEX exited the bubble on a high note after trampling on Terrafirma, 127-101, in a non-bearing game in the PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday at the Angeles University...
Arwind Santos of San Miguel collides with former teammate Kelly Nabong of NorthPort during their game Tuesday night. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Arwind Santos was quick to downplay his heated confrontation with former teammate Kelly Nabong. Santos and Nabong, who figured in...
Gabe Nowood of Rain or Shine snatches the ball from Poy Erram of TNT. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--It was not only James Yap who added another feather to his cap as Gabe Norwood also made a breakthrough in his decorated PBA career. The Filipino-American player hauled down his 3,000th career...
Marcio Lassiter of San Miguel takes a three-pointer over Christian Standhardinger of NorthPort. (PBA Images) Defending champion San Miguel Beer finished its elimination round campaign on a high note Tuesday night with a 120-99 rout of NorthPort in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Angeles University...
James Yap of Rain or Shine is still a deadly shooter. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--James Yap has reached another milestone in his storied 16-year career. Yap's step-back triple with 2:16 left in the second quarter of Rain or Shine's crucial 80-74 victory over TNT on Tuesday night...
James Yap of Rain or Shine takes his signature one-hander against Simon Enciso of TNT. (PBA Images) Rain or Shine secured the eighth and final quarterfinals berth Tuesday night after holding off TNT, 80-74, in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center....
SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--As part of the stringent protocols to keep the safety in the bubble, the entire PBA delegation underwent another cycle of mandatory swab testing on Tuesday at the Quest Hotel. Players, coaches and utility members of all the 12 teams went through a fourth round of...
Japeth Aguilar is slowly regaining his groove. (PBA Images) SMARTÂ CLARK GIGA CITY--Japeth Aguilar is getting back to his peak form ahead of the playoff campaign of title contender Ginebra. Despite entering the PBA bubble late, Aguilar has been doubling his effort to regain the shape that earned...
Beau Belga of Rain or Shine will be tested against the bigs of TNT. (PBA Images) Rain or Shine can complete the quarterfinal cast Tuesday with a win over TNT in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. The Elasto Painters seek to put the quarterfinal...
Maverick Ahanmisi earns the praise of Alaska coach Jeff Cariaso. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Maverick Ahanmisi unleashed his best game when Alaska needed it most. The Fil-Am guard came up big to tow the Aces to a thrilling 122-119 overtime victory over the erstwhile streaking...
Japeth Aguilar of Barangay Ginebra soars for a dunk during their game against Terrafirma. (PBA Images) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel atoned for its disappointing performance the other night and clobbered Terrafirma 102-80 Monday to clinch the top spot and twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine...
